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> We need scientists from diverse backgrounds in all senses of the word—race, ethnicity, gender, class, ability, geography, etc. I note a diversity of politics
by Veen 7y ago
> We need scientists from diverse backgrounds in all senses of the word—race, ethnicity, gender, class, ability, geography, etc.
I note a diversity of politics isn’t included.
- komali2 7y agoWell given that the article is about defending science from politics, I'd imagine it would extend to removing politics in all senses of the word from science.
- malvosenior 7y agoExcept the post explicitly asks to inject politics into science by listing a bunch of political talking points. How would you advocate for diversity in class without politics for instance (choosing the least controversial of the topics)? The agenda here is very clearly left wing politics.
- DuskStar 7y agoI'm personally rather confused as to how a diversity of ability is useful. A diversity of abilities perhaps, but I don't see how having an incompetent in the loop is supposed to help.
- Veen 7y agoThat stuck out to me as well, but reading it charitably I suppose it refers to people with disabilities, not to people who are rubbish at science.